Modifying roll bar tower?!

Doug · Posted: Mar 15, 2004 6:29 pm Post subject: Modifying roll bar tower?!

I was wondering if it would be possible to make new front arms (?) for my roll bar type tower. I like the way it folds down and fits the boat. The problem is the the pivot points and mounting points in front of the wind shield are sloppy, causing a "noisy tower" when line tension builds up and released. I have access to shopand qualified people, but thought there might be parts available to make job easier. Here are pics:

Doug · Posted: Mar 15, 2004 6:31 pm Post subject:

I was thinking a bigger diameter aluminum stock. How hard would be to put a arch on it like a Titan or Monster?

DiyGuy · Soul Rider Joined: 26 Dec 2003 Posts: 460

I don't see anything inherently wrong with it.. I can see side loading might be a problem. Tackle the front mounts then problem solved!

Fishmaster · Posted: Mar 16, 2004 4:19 am Post subject:

Can you post some closeup pic's of the mounts you mentioned. You may be able to use plastic washers to fill up the extra space and quiet things down.

Doug · Posted: Mar 16, 2004 4:50 am Post subject:

I would also like to fab new arms to give the boat/tower a different look. The only company I've found selling hardware for towers is Morse Industries. Is there any other ones out there?!